Interaction Between Police and Drivers Who are Deaf Texas PSA on Drivers Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing A new 30 second PSA was recently launched in Texas alerting the +7% Texas citizens who are deaf or hard of…
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Why 50 Million People Can’t Call 911
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WHY 50 MILLION PEOPLE CAN’T CALL 911 July 13, 2016 Over 50 million deaf citizens can’t use their smartphone to call 911. Credit: Mark J. Fletcher, ENP For the deaf community, texting to 911 can be their lifeline. But in…
Weather Safety for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Weather Safety for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1. What is NOAA All-Hazards Radio (NWR)? NOAA All-Hazards Radio receives National Weather Service (NWS) warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ Download Brochure (PDF) http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/resources/NWR_Brochure_NOAA_PA_94062.pdf 2.…
Bryant Fire Dept. To Order Hearing Impaired Smoke Detectors – Arkansas
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Bryant Fire Dept. To Order Hearing Impaired Smoke Detectors Bryant Fire Dept. To Order Hearing Impaired Smoke Detectors By Melissa Schroeder BRYANT, AR — When your house catches fire…typically it’s the smoke alarm that alerts you of the danger, but…
Tips for a Safe and Fun Fourth of July Celebration
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Deaf Network Team wishes you a Happy & Safe 4th of July! Tips for a Safe and Fun Fourth of July Celebration For many people, the Fourth of July means cookouts and fireworks. These tips can help you have a safe and…
Tornado Preparedness – Texas & Oklahoma 2013
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Tornado Preparedness – Texas & Oklahoma North Texas and Oklahoma have experienced various tornados in the past few weeks. Knowing what to do when you see a tornado, or when you hear a tornado warning, can help protect you and…